A Life Interrupted (2007)
One tragedy can prevent a thousand crimes.
After Debbie Smith was raped, she didn't take the law into her own hands. She wrote the law... Based on a true story. In 1989, Debbie Smith was living a quiet life as a housewife with her police officer husband, Rob and their two kids, but one day it's all shattered. While her husband slept upstairs, Debbie was dragged from her kitchen in broad daylight and brutally raped in the woods. After going through the dehumanizing rape-kit, she waited with fear and paranoia. Six years later, her rapist was caught through a chance DNA test. After learning how many rape-kits go untested and how long women wait to get justice, Debbie makes it her mission so no more women will suffer the long wait to get justice.
Cast
- Lea Thompson - Debbie Smith
- Anthony Lemke - Rob Smith
- Cindy Busby - Crystal Smith
- Éléonore Lamothe - Young Crystal
- Devon Bostick - Young Bobby
- Tommy Lioutas - Bobby Smith
- Cary Lawrence - Emily
- Ralph Prosper - Norman Jimmerman
- Trevor Hayes - Mike Yost
- Mélanie St-Pierre - Molly
Screenplay
- John Wierick (Teleplay)
Themes
Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Inspiring True Stories
Keywords
rape, grave, based on true story, sexual assault
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Life Interrupted about?
- After Debbie Smith was raped, she didn't take the law into her own hands. She wrote the law... Based on a true story. In 1989, Debbie Smith was living a quiet life as a housewife with her police officer husband, Rob and their two kids, but one day it's all shattered. While her husband slept upstairs, Debbie was dragged from her kitchen in broad daylight and brutally raped in the woods. After going through the dehumanizing rape-kit, she waited with fear and paranoia. Six years later, her rapist was caught through a chance DNA test. After learning how many rape-kits go untested and how long women wait to get justice, Debbie makes it her mission so no more women will suffer the long wait to get justice.
- Who directed A Life Interrupted?
- A Life Interrupted was directed by Stefan Pleszczynski.
- Who stars in A Life Interrupted?
- A Life Interrupted stars Lea Thompson, Anthony Lemke, Cindy Busby, Éléonore Lamothe, Devon Bostick, Tommy Lioutas.
- What genre is A Life Interrupted?
- A Life Interrupted is a Drama, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was A Life Interrupted produced?
- A Life Interrupted was produced in Canada.
- What are the themes of A Life Interrupted?
- The themes of A Life Interrupted include: Sexual Assault Trauma and Survival, Inspiring True Stories.